Bill aims to educate public, protect livestock from balloon releases
By Julie Tomascik Editor A bill introduced in the Texas Legislature seeks to curb a threat to the state’s livestock: released balloons. HB 2669 by Rep. Bobby Guerra would establish a voluntary reporting system and [...]
Summer Ag Institute helps teachers dig into agriculture
By Julie Tomascik Editor Texas teachers will get to the science of agriculture this summer. Teachers will get a first-hand [...]
USDA announces 1890 National Scholars Program opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the opening of the 2019 scholarship application cycle for the USDA/1890 National Scholars [...]
Texan among AFBF leadership program graduates
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Bee County Farm Bureau member James O’Brien was one of 10 graduates of the American [...]
USDA launches youth-focused website
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently launched a youth-focused website to help engage younger [...]
American Broadband Initiative connecting rural America
The American Broadband Initiative by the Trump administration is helping to provide critical broadband connections in rural areas. Megan Nelson, [...]
Bush competes in national Collegiate Discussion Meet
By Julie Tomascik Editor College students from across the nation focused on issues facing agriculture during the American Farm Bureau [...]
Cattle tuberculosis confirmed in Sherman, Dallam counties
Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials confirmed cattle tuberculosis (TB) in one Texas Panhandle dairy located in Sherman County. As [...]
Texas receives $1.9 million to support plant protection projects
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating funds to Texas to support plant health [...]